METHODS

Children participated in indepth, semistructured interviews of 15–45 minutes. Observations of family relational patterns and
environments were documented in field notes or as family portraits. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and analysed
using constant comparative analysis.

MAIN FINDINGS

6 themes were identified. (1) Problems. Most children reported everyday problems that got them “into trouble.” They identified learning and cognition problems such as their “slower” rate of learning, feeling constantly distracted and confused about what was said to them, and being
bored. Participants also identified behaviourproblems in terms of difficulties following rules and getting along with others. Specific problems included fighting, throwing things,
and yelling at …